Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist – Project & Run (SAP Expert) (f/m)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Marignane; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Airbus Helicopters SAS in Marignane, France, seeks a Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist (SAP Expert) to bridge business needs and IT solutions. You will lead key projects to optimize Accounting & Controlling processes and provide day-to-day Run support for system stability and improvements.

The role requires strong SAP FI/CO expertise, experience in IT/Finance project management, and excellent communication. Fluent English and French are expected; on-site work in Marignane.

Qualifications

• SAP FI/CO expertise with hands-on experience.
• Experience bridging IT and Finance projects (PMI/Prince2/Agile a plus).
• Solid understanding of core accounting and financial controlling processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration for Run/BAU support.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end IT/Finance project schedules and milestones.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for FI/CO modules.
• Drive testing, deployment planning, defect tracking and go-live coordination.
• Design and deliver training for smooth adoption of new solutions.
• Serve as the key Run contact for live Accounting & Controlling systems.
• Monitor incidents, analyze issues, and implement continuous improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and knowledge bases.

Connaissances

SAP Finance/CO

S/4HANA knowledge

IT/Finance Project Management

Accounting & Controlling processes

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Description du poste

Job Description:

Take off with Airbus Helicopters! Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist – Project & Run (SAP Expert) (f/m) to join our Finance Transformation Department based in Marignane, France. Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters. The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment. You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters. To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane

Your future missions:

In order to manage current transformation projects and ensure the operational excellence of our live applications, Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Finance & Controlling Systems Specialist (Project & Run) to join the Finance Transformation & Systems team in Marignane. In this dual role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions. Your mission will be two-fold: leading key Project initiatives (Build) to optimize Accounting & Controlling processes, and driving the day-to-day operational support (Run) to ensure system stability, continuous improvement, and high user adoption.

Project Management & Delivery (Build mode):

• Lead and monitor end-to-end IT/Finance project schedules: define milestones, prioritize tasks, manage scope, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into solid functional and technical specifications for Accounting & Controlling modules.
• Drive testing and deployment phases (planning, defect tracking, business validation, and go-live coordination).

Change Management:

• Design and deliver training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new solutions by business teams.

Application Management & Support (Run mode):

• Serve as the key point of contact for live Accounting & Controlling systems, ensuring business-as-usual (BAU) stability.
• Monitor, analyze, and resolve functional incidents and user requests in collaboration with IT support teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying system bottlenecks, proposing optimizations, and implementing minor enhancements.
• Maintain up-to-date functional documentation and knowledge bases for key users.

Your profile Background & Experience:

• SAP Expertise (Mandatory): Strong hands-on experience with SAP Finance and Controlling modules (FI/CO). Experience with S/4HANA is a distinct advantage.
• Dual Expertise: Proven experience combining IT/Finance Project Management (PMI, Prince2, or Agile certifications are a plus) with operational application support (Run/BAU mode).
• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of core Accounting and Financial Controlling processes.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, adaptable, and resilient when facing shifting priorities. Analytical mindset with a sharp eye for detail, combined with a strong problem-solving orientation (essential for Run mode). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical teams and finance executives. Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset.

Languages:

English: Fluent (written and spoken) – Daily working language. French: Native

3 Reasons to join us:

Our Values:

Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity:

We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and benefits:

At Airbus, we build the future together and your success is our priority.

• Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit-sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively.
• We invest in your complete well‑being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work‑life balance (parental support, flexibility).
• And for your daily life, benefits that make a difference: A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children's leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).
• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

Company information:

Company: Airbus Helicopters SAS Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14 Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Financial Expertise

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically‑advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel‑efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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